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Financial Aid

Eligibility

Financial Aid includes grants and loans for educational purposes. The government requires
the student to file a form online to the government agency for this purpose which
is called FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply. Once that form is completed and filed,
the student will receive an email from WKU about the status. All financial aid comes
through the WKU Student Financial Aid office and they communicate mostly through email.
The email will explain all the grants and/or loans that are available to the student
and how to receive the money.

Nearly all students are eligible for some form of financial assistance. In fact, over
90% of the students who applied for financial aid in recent years received an award
offer. Every effort is made to assist you and your family in obtaining the resources
necessary to meet the difference between the total cost of attending Western Kentucky
University and your ability to contribute toward your education.

If you would like to apply for financial assistance (loans, grants, scholarships,
veteran's benefits) the first step is to complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Please refer to the Financial Aid Guide for additional information and complete
instructions.

Please keep in mind, student must maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue
to qualify for financial aid. For additional information on receiving, and keeping
your financial aid, please refer to the WKU Financial Aid website to review the complete
policy on Satisfactory Academic Progress at http://www.wku.edu/financialaid/sap.php.

Eligibility for Independent Learning Courses

Independent learning courses may also be covered by financial aid if the student has
met basic eligibility requirements and has a current FAFSA on file. Students must
fill out an Independent Learning Agreement found on the WKU Financial Assistance website.
Students receiving financial aid must complete their course(s) in the current semester.
For more information please contact the Student Financial Assistance office at (270)
745-2755.

Veterans and Active Military

All college courses offered by WKU Independent Learning have been approved for veterans
and other persons eligible under the provisions of the GI Bill. Each student must
assume the responsibility for submitting the proper forms to assure payment of appropriate
entitlements. Please contact the Veterans Coordinator in Student Financial Assistance.